Burrough Court has a wealth of history and unique charm, giving every visitor the chance to enjoy its remarkable setting and beautiful surroundings. Built in 1906 to the arts and crafts style, Burrough Court was the site of a grand country house used as a popular hunting lodge for the gentry and royal family.

During the 1930’s the Prince of Wales regularly visited his good friends, Lord and Lady Furness at Burrough Court their country retreat. It was whilst enjoying an evening reception that the Prince met his future wife, Wallis Simpson who had a close relationship with Lady Furness.

Wish to discover more on the forbidden Royal romance and hear untold stories from people who knew or worked for the couple? Purchase the electronic copy (£12) from the Coffee Shop, also known as the Larder, Burrough Court.

Sadly, at the end of World War II in the 1940s the house was destroyed in a fire, allegedly due to the 10th Battalion, Parachute Regiment using explosives to get to a sealed wine cellar. The courtyard and grooms’ quarters survived and were restored in 2001 into offices and meeting rooms.

The commemorative sculpture to the Tenth Battalion The Parachute Regiment, is situated on the Twyford Road and opposite Burrough Court. It is almost central to all the locations where the Battalion was billeted in 1944 prior to its departure for Arnhem. Of the 582 men that deployed only 36 returned two weeks later. Find out more here.

Today, Burrough Court is a 3-generation family run business nestling in 1,000 acres of beautiful, inspiring wooded farmland offering contemporary offices, co-working space, business units and meeting rooms. All with an abundance of natural light, trees in view from every window, landscaped gardens and a wealth of on-site amenities, including ample of free parking, access to a liquid-fast 1GBps leased line, internal and external breakout areas, a gym, a boutique Coffee Shop and even a dog park to exercise your dog when they join you at work. Burrough Court is a destination which over 50 companies employing more than 350 people call ‘work’.

Aside from commercial space the farm produces cereals, oil seed rape and is part of an agri-environmental scheme, ensuring every effort is made to look after the surrounding countryside, whilst enhancing the outstanding natural wildlife habitat.

In the rear garden you will find the `Giraffe House’, a stylish contemporary office that is aptly named, since in the 1920’s, Lord Furness having developed a deep love for Africa, would visit the country and return home with various animals which included a zebra and giraffe, being where todays logo originates from.

Opposite the entrance you will see the Get Busy Living Centre, a centre for people who have suffered catastrophic injury through sport, founded by Matt Hampson who sadly broke his neck playing for England rugby under 20s. In its previous life this was an aircraft hangar where Lord Furness housed his private aeroplane. This aeroplane was used to fly the family abroad.

You can learn more about our evolution as a business here.

FAQs about Burrough Court

What lifestyle amenities and facilities are available on-site at Burrough Court?
Burrough Court offers a wide range of amenities, including a Coffee Shop serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and coffee; The Garden Room for workshops and small events; a secure 2-acre dog walking field; an on-site gym operated by OMNI Lifestyle & Fitness; sports massage and physiotherapy from Function Jigsaw; free parking; EV charging stations; and access to scenic walking and running routes, including the Burrough Court Loop. Workshop hosts using The Garden Room are required to include the cost of refreshments from the Coffee Shop in their ticket prices as part of the venue offering.

Is Burrough Court dog-friendly, and what is Paws in the Park?
Yes, Burrough Court is dog-friendly for well-behaved dogs. Paws in the Park is an award-winning, secure 2-acre dog field located in the Paddock. It can be booked online seven days a week and offers a safe space to exercise your dog with complete peace of mind.

How does Burrough Court engage with the local community and hosted businesses?
The estate fosters a sense of community through regular events such as guided farm walks, creative art workshops in The Garden Room, and collaborative networking opportunities for both on-site and off-site businesses.

Who owns and runs Burrough Court today?
Burrough Court forms part of the wider Burrough Court Estate, a diversified third-generation family business that remains family-owned and operated today, with members of the Wilson family actively involved across the Estate. Its story began in 1952, when Wilfred Keene purchased Burrough Court and Burrough Farm. His son, Tony Keene, continued to develop the business, and today Tony’s daughter, Dawn Wilson (née Keene), and her husband, Fred Wilson, play an active role in the Estate alongside the next generation, building on a proud family legacy and shaping its future growth.